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overview Financial/Investment Recap Mission Project Tomorrow is a business and education non-profit collaborative dedicated to enhancing K-12 science education in Orange County schools. Project Tomorrow focuses on the critical need for science education, preparing students with the necessary skills to strengthen the work force. Why Science? Project Tomorrow promotes inquiry-based science as the ideal vehicle for achieving education excellence. Evidence demonstrates that science: engages students in learning. improves the mastery of reading, writing and math. develops critical thinking and problem-solving skills. enhances teamwork and communication skills. How we accomplish this: Project Tomorrow connects people, ideas and resources. As a catalyst, we bring together like-minded individuals and organizations to create strategic connections to support science education. Project Tomorrow invests in: • Programs Programs Programs Programs Programs for students Professional Development Professional Development Professional Development Professional Development Professional Development for educators Community Involvement Community Involvement Community Involvement Community Involvement Community Involvement Programs Programs Programs Programs Programs support innovative, replicable demonstration projects that stimulate excellence in education. The goal is to encourage educational innovations that inspire academic excellence and result in high achievement for all students. Professional Development Professional Development Professional Development Professional Development Professional Development identifies, promotes and partially subsidizes formal and informal professional development opportunities for Orange County educators. The goal is to stimulate changes in policies and work environments so that Orange County schools can attract and retain visionary educational leaders. Community Involvement Community Involvement Community Involvement Community Involvement Community Involvement builds public awareness and generates involvement to create support and demand for science education. The goal is to implement marketing and outreach activities that help build a community which values education and actively collaborates to foster educational excellence. Together, we can achieve excellence Businesses can: support science by investing money or providing in-kind resources. volunteer as a speaker, mentor, job shadow or the like. become an advocate of science in the community. Educators can: engage your students in learning through inquiry-based science. ask for support. publicize science - inform others how science is making a difference in your classrooms. Parents can: volunteer to help science programs at your school. invest money in programs like FSEA, family science nights, science fairs, science olympiads, etc. be an advocate for science in your district. Success! Success! Success! Statistics K-12 2002-03 Since 1997 Districts 28 28 Teachers 1,240 3,374 Students 27,236 92,452 Investment to date Investment to date Investment to date Investment to date Investment to date $ 3,513,314 3,513,314 3,513,314 3,513,314 3,513,314 1997-1998, Y1 1997-1998, Y1 1997-1998, Y1 1997-1998, Y1 1997-1998, Y1 $ 240,100 240,100 240,100 240,100 240,100 1998-1999, Y2 1998-1999, Y2 1998-1999, Y2 1998-1999, Y2 1998-1999, Y2 $ 655,422 655,422 655,422 655,422 655,422 1999-2000, Y3 1999-2000, Y3 1999-2000, Y3 1999-2000, Y3 1999-2000, Y3 $ 613,145 613,145 613,145 613,145 613,145 2000-2001, Y4 2000-2001, Y4 2000-2001, Y4 2000-2001, Y4 2000-2001, Y4 $ 753,142 753,142 753,142 753,142 753,142 2001-2002, Y5 2001-2002, Y5 2001-2002, Y5 2001-2002, Y5 2001-2002, Y5 $ 709,565 709,565 709,565 709,565 709,565 2002-2003, Y6 2002-2003, Y6 2002-2003, Y6 2002-2003, Y6 2002-2003, Y6 $ 541,940 541,940 541,940 541,940 541,940 Planned investment this year Planned investment this year Planned investment this year Planned investment this year Planned investment this year 2003-2004, Y7 $ 910,667 Y1 Y2 Y3 Y4 Y6 Y5 www.tomorrow.org Y7 Revised 10/29/2003 Project Tomorrow 2002-2003 Progress Report Community Involvement 42% increase in attendance – Community Science Nights 39% growth in attendance – Vision for Excellence Awards 40% growth in membership - www .tomorrow .or g Fundraising 62% increase in donor base Professional Development 89% increase - National Board Certified Teachers 30% growth in the number of teachers and districts participating in Project Tomorrow opportunities Expanding professional development programs through UCI National Science Foundation FOCUS! grant Programs supported the TK-12 team to secure $795,000 multi-year grant collaborated with OC Community Foundation to expand our ScienceWorks investment to support all school districts in OC established partnership with ROP to sustain docent program in SVUSD introduced nationally recognized NetDay AmeriCorps Bridge project to: Pio Pico Elementary, Monte Vista and El Sol Science and Arts Academy “The best gift anyone can give a child is a good education. EVERY child deserves to receive that gift.” Joel Slutzky, Chairman of the Board

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Page 1: Project Tomorrow · 2003-2004, Y7 $ 910,667 Y1 Y2 Y3 Y4 Y6 Y5 Y7 Revised 10/29/2003 Project Tomorrow 2002-2003 Progress Report ★ Community Involvement • 42% increase in attendance

overview

Financial/Investment Recap

MissionProject Tomorrow is a business and education non-profitcollaborative dedicated to enhancing K-12 scienceeducation in Orange County schools.

Project Tomorrow focuses on the critical need for scienceeducation, preparing students with the necessary skills tostrengthen the work force.

Why Science?Project Tomorrow promotes inquiry-based science as theideal vehicle for achieving education excellence. Evidencedemonstrates that science:

• engages students in learning.• improves the mastery of reading, writing and math.• develops critical thinking and problem-solving skills.• enhances teamwork and communication skills.

How we accomplish this:Project Tomorrow connects people, ideas and resources.

As a catalyst, we bring together like-minded individualsand organizations to create strategic connections tosupport science education. Project Tomorrow invests in:

••••• ProgramsProgramsProgramsProgramsPrograms for students••••• Professional DevelopmentProfessional DevelopmentProfessional DevelopmentProfessional DevelopmentProfessional Development for educators••••• Community InvolvementCommunity InvolvementCommunity InvolvementCommunity InvolvementCommunity Involvement

ProgramsProgramsProgramsProgramsPrograms support innovative, replicable demonstrationprojects that stimulate excellence in education. The goal isto encourage educational innovations that inspireacademic excellence and result in high achievement for allstudents.

Professional DevelopmentProfessional DevelopmentProfessional DevelopmentProfessional DevelopmentProfessional Development identifies, promotes andpartially subsidizes formal and informal professionaldevelopment opportunities for Orange County educators.The goal is to stimulate changes in policies and workenvironments so that Orange County schools can attractand retain visionary educational leaders.

Community InvolvementCommunity InvolvementCommunity InvolvementCommunity InvolvementCommunity Involvement builds public awareness andgenerates involvement to create support and demand forscience education. The goal is to implement marketing andoutreach activities that help build a community whichvalues education and actively collaborates to fostereducational excellence.

Together, we can achieve excellenceBusinesses can:

• support science by investing money or providing in-kind resources.• volunteer as a speaker, mentor, job shadow or the like.• become an advocate of science in the community.

Educators can:• engage your students in learning through inquiry-based science.• ask for support.• publicize science - inform others how science is making a difference in

your classrooms.Parents can:

• volunteer to help science programs at your school.• invest money in programs like FSEA, family science nights, science

fairs, science olympiads, etc.• be an advocate for science in your district.

Success! Success! Success!

Statistics

K-12 2002-03 Since 1997Districts 28 28Teachers 1,240 3,374Students 27,236 92,452

Investment to dateInvestment to dateInvestment to dateInvestment to dateInvestment to date $$$$$ 3,513,3143,513,3143,513,3143,513,3143,513,314

1997-1998, Y11997-1998, Y11997-1998, Y11997-1998, Y11997-1998, Y1 $$$$$ 240,100240,100240,100240,100240,100

1998-1999, Y21998-1999, Y21998-1999, Y21998-1999, Y21998-1999, Y2 $$$$$ 655,422655,422655,422655,422655,422

1999-2000, Y31999-2000, Y31999-2000, Y31999-2000, Y31999-2000, Y3 $$$$$ 613,145613,145613,145613,145613,145

2000-2001, Y42000-2001, Y42000-2001, Y42000-2001, Y42000-2001, Y4 $$$$$ 753,142753,142753,142753,142753,142

2001-2002, Y52001-2002, Y52001-2002, Y52001-2002, Y52001-2002, Y5 $$$$$ 709,565709,565709,565709,565709,565

2002-2003, Y62002-2003, Y62002-2003, Y62002-2003, Y62002-2003, Y6 $$$$$ 541,940541,940541,940541,940541,940Planned investment this yearPlanned investment this yearPlanned investment this yearPlanned investment this yearPlanned investment this year

2003-2004, Y7 $ 910,667

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Project Tomorrow2002-2003 Progress Report

★ Community Involvement• 42% increase in attendance – Community Science Nights• 39% growth in attendance – Vision for Excellence Awards• 40% growth in membership - www.tomorrow.org

★ Fundraising• 62% increase in donor base

★ Professional Development• 89% increase - National Board Certified Teachers• 30% growth in the number of teachers and districts participating in

Project Tomorrow opportunities• Expanding professional development programs through UCI National

Science Foundation FOCUS! grant

★ Programs• supported the TK-12 team to secure $795,000 multi-year grant• collaborated with OC Community Foundation to expand our

ScienceWorks investment to support all school districts in OC• established partnership with ROP to sustain docent program in SVUSD• introduced nationally recognized NetDay AmeriCorps Bridge project to:

Pio Pico Elementary, Monte Vista and El Sol Science and Arts Academy

“The best gift anyone can give a child is a good education.EVERY child deserves to receive that gift.”

Joel Slutzky, Chairman of the Board

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www.tomorrow.org

Project Tomorrow2003-2004 Annual Sponsorship Overview

Unrestricted General Funding Funds are used for operations or specific programs and initiatives.

ScienceWorks Multi-district collaboration that supports K-12 inquiry-based science in Westminster,Huntington Beach City, Fountain Valley, and Huntington Beach Union High Schooldistricts.

Docent Program - SVUSD High school students develop and teach standards-based science lessons to local elementaryschool students in the Saddleback Unified School District. Additional program featuresinclude: annual Summer Science Institute for teachers, Family Science Nights ($5,000/school), and Future Scientists and Engineers of America after-school clubs ($4,000/school)

IMMEX / TK-12 Students develop critical thinking and problem solving skills, in Placentia Yorba-Linda SchoolDistrict, through a unique program that integrates INQUIRY based science, INFUSION of criticalthinking skills and assessment via IMMEX, a software program developed at UCLA.

Replication of Best Practices Scholarship program for district teams to attend IMMEX Summer Institute.

Academic Excellence through Partnership between community organizations and a local school to demonstrate howscience can be used to develop literacy.

National Board Certification A community collaboration through Orange County Department of Education thatsupports National Board Certifed Candidates and Teachers.

EducatorPreparation Initiative Provides seed capital to districts interested in creating partnerships with local universities,colleges, or county office of education to build strong teacher mentor programs.

Scholarships Available to K-12 educators interested in strengthening their science knowledge andpedagogy. Currently available for UCI Science Project, includes participation in SummerScience Institute, Educator Awareness and conferences.

Vision For Excellence Awards Recognizes outstanding science educators, administrators and National Board CertifiedTeachers for their innovation and leadership. Six educators are honored with $5,000each.

Community Science Nights Acquaints K-6 students and families with inquiry-based science education, science venuesand community colleges around the county.

www.tomorrow.org An electronic gateway for accessing science education information including a resourcedirectory that highlights organizations supporting science education.

Community Report Summarizes science education in Orange County and how it compares to state, nationaland international statistics.

Marketing Materials Informational, multi-language materials designed to engage parents, businesses and thecommunity in science education.

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$ 41,666 SomosFamilia -United Way

$ 51,309 ConexantSystems,Inc.

$ 50,000 RockwellCollins

$ 40,206 FluorFoundation,OCTFCU,BeckmanCoulter, Inc.

$ 64,500 Available

$ 7,500 Pacific LifeFoundation

$ 11,000 ConexantSystems,Inc.

$ 9,000 ConexantSystems,Inc.

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Investment to dateInvestment to dateInvestment to dateInvestment to dateInvestment to date $$$$$ 598,787598,787598,787598,787598,787

Year 1, 1997-1998 $ 124,760

Year 2, 1998-1999 $ 166,567

Year 3, 1999-2000 $ 93,150

Year 4, 2000-2001 $ 103,000

Year 5, 2001-2002 $ 66,000

Year 6, 2002-2003 $ 45,310

Remaining Funds $ 151,213

www.tomorrow.org

PurposeSix years ago, Westminster School District andWestminster High School (Huntington Beach UnionHigh School District) developed an aligned K-12 inquiryand hands-on based science program. The success ofthis program has insured:

• students are equipped with the knowledge andskills to be successful, life-long learners.

• educators are leaders in their profession.

• administrators and the community are dedicatedto providing an environment that fosters growthand on-going success.

Today the ScienceWorks consortium servesWestminster, Huntington Beach City and FountainValley school districts.

Project Design• Science Curriculum–all teachers have access to

an integrated, standards-based science curriculumthat encourages student inquiry and providesthoughtful hands-on experiences.

• Materials Resource Center–centralizedprocurement and refurbishment of sciencecurriculum materials.

• Professional Development–teachers participate incourses related to instructional materials usage,effective inquiry, assessment practices andscience content on a regular basis. 20% of theteaching staff are science coaches who provideon-going classroom assistance.

• Assessment–implementation of a cohesiveintegrated student assessment system at thedistrict, site and classroom level. Administrators,principals and teachers constantly review studentand program results.

• Community Involvement–create meaningfulrelationships with community organizations tosupport science.

Financial/Investment Recap

Together, we can achieve excellence

• Communicate how science is making a difference in your classroom.

• Refurbish science units at Materials Resource Center - contact TriciaBrisby at 714-847-8121.

• Coordinate an after-school Future Scientists and Engineers Club ofAmerica - contact Linda Baxter at 714-894-7311 ext 465.

• Introduce students to careers by hosting a field-trip to your workplace orspeaking at a local career awareness event - contact Linda Baxter at714-894-7311 ext 465.

Project Successes - Westminster student groups

Statistics

2002-03 Since 1997

Schools 17 33Teachers 886 1,068Students 20,303 22,487

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Long-term Student Achievement in Science

For the first time in 20 years, all entering 9th graderswill be taught science at Westminster High School.

* 5th and 8th grade scores are National percentile ranking** 2001-02: SAT9 test, 2002-03: 56% of students participated in Integrated I Science test***Biology only,14% of students participated

5th grade* 8th grade* 9th Grade** 10th grade***

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programsSaddleback Valley Renaissance Project2002-2003 Project Overview

PurposeThe Trabuco Hills K-12 cluster in the Saddleback ValleyUnified School District began this project in 1997 toincrease scientific literacy among their students. Thisprogram continues to:

• ignite students’ passion for learning anddeveloping their life-long learning skills.

• create independent, inquisitive students who areable to meet the rigors of post-secondaryeducation and/or professional careers.

• encourage innovation in teaching content andmethodologies.

Project Design• Summer Science Institute–elementary

teachers participate in a two-week course togain understanding of science standards,content and process.

• High School Docent Elective–studentsdesign engaging, standards-based sciencelessons and teach them to elementary schoolstudents.

• Senior Career Seminar–students explorepostgraduate science and technology-relatedcareers.

• Intermediate Connection–intermediateschool students use technology to explore theapplication of science.

• Family Science Night–elementary schoolstudents and their families participate in hands-on science events that reinforce thestandards.

• Future Scientist and Engineers of America(FSEA)–students apply science knowledge tohands-on projects in this after school program.

Financial/Investment Recap

Together, we can achieve excellence• Sponsor a Future Scientist and Engineers Club of America, host a Family

Science Night, volunteer as a mentor or guest speaker at your local elementaryschool. Contact Kathy Clark, District Science Coordinator, 949-580-3289

• Spark students’ interest in science, engineering and technology fields bysharing your experiences at the annual Career Day held each Spring at RanchoSanta Margarita Intermediate School. Contact Cathy Batten 949-459-8253

• Encourage high school students to pursue careers in math and science —volunteer as a guest speaker, provide job shadow or internship opportunities.Contact Katie Fliegler 949-768-1934

Project Successes

Statistics2002-03 Since 1997

Schools 8 8

Teachers 106 723

Students 4,754 21,255

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Investment to dateInvestment to dateInvestment to dateInvestment to dateInvestment to date $$$$$ 670,195670,195670,195670,195670,195

Year 1, 1997-1998 $ 124,624

Year 2, 1998-1999 $ 155,622

Year 3, 1999-2000 $ 129,324

Year 4, 2000-2001 $ 115,000

Year 5, 2001-2002 $ 79,360

Year 6, 2002-2003 $ 66,265

Remaining Funds $ 79,805

% Participation in Family Science Nights (Elementary), FSEA (Intermediate),% High School Students completing Golden State Exam with distinction

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a recent survey of high school docents found..a recent survey of high school docents found..a recent survey of high school docents found..a recent survey of high school docents found..a recent survey of high school docents found..

••••• 80% developed skills in teamwork, communication, andorganization

• 60% are interested in pursuing teaching as a career

2003-04 Sponsorhip Available1997-1998 1999-2000 2001-2002

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Together, we can achieve

• Learn more about how IMMEX can help students improve their criticalthinking and problem-solving skills, visit http://www.immex.ucla.edu/

• Pilot IMMEX at your school or district (over 120 problem sets are available,many in Spanish). Contact Ron Stevens at 310-649-6589

• Attend the IMMEX Summer Institute 2004 to learn how this uniquesoftware tool can help you improve student learning — Contact MarciaSprang at 714-779-7870 ext. 7721 or [email protected]

Project Successes

Statistics2002-03 Since 1998

Schools 8 8

Teachers 120 428

Students 1,400 11,618

Investment to dateInvestment to dateInvestment to dateInvestment to dateInvestment to date $$$$$ 1111117,50017,50017,50017,50017,500

1998-1999, Y1 $ 50,000

1999-2000, Y2 $ 25,000

2000-2001, Y3 $ 12,500

2001-2002, Y4 $ 25,000

2002-2003, Y5 $ 5,000

“IMMEX has helped me evaluate problems in their entiretyand examine all aspects before coming to a conclusion”

Esperanza High School student

Purpose

Since 1998, the Placentia-Yorba Linda UnifiedSchool District has been developing effectiveproblem-solvers through an integrated sciencecurriculum that includes three elements:INQUIRY, INFUSION and IMMEX. Thisapproach ensures that:

• students retain the content they learn andcan apply it to new situations.

• students understand their thinkingstrategies.

• teachers know what their students learnand how they learn.

Project Design

This groundbreaking program integrates the:

• development of inquiry through the useof a hands-on, discovery-based sciencecurriculum.

• infusion of critical thinking and problemsolving skills across the sciencecurriculum.

• assessment of problem-solving and criticalthinking skills through IMMEX.

This program equips teachers with a set of toolsfor teaching science content, critical thinking andproblem-solving skills, and assessing the

• Over 10,000 students have learned how to becomemore effective problem solvers.

• Analyses of student data reveals four key problemsolving strategies: prolific, redundant, efficient,limited/guessing. This knowledge helps teachers andstudents improve their problem-solving strategies.

• Students and teachers have published over 120 K-12problem-sets which are available atwww.immex.ucla.edu.

• The project team secured a multi-year $1.9 milliongrant from the State of California to expand theprogram to all 6th-8th grade students in Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District.

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InvestInvestInvestInvestInvestment to date:ment to date:ment to date:ment to date:ment to date: $$$$$ 52,22552,22552,22552,22552,225

YYYYYearearearearear 1, 2000-2001 1, 2000-2001 1, 2000-2001 1, 2000-2001 1, 2000-2001 $$$$$ 17,80017,80017,80017,80017,800

YYYYYearearearearear 2, 2001-2002 2, 2001-2002 2, 2001-2002 2, 2001-2002 2, 2001-2002 $$$$$ 13,00013,00013,00013,00013,000

YYYYYearearearearear 3, 2002-03 Investment 3, 2002-03 Investment 3, 2002-03 Investment 3, 2002-03 Investment 3, 2002-03 Investment $$$$$ 21,42521,42521,42521,42521,425

Cash donation $ 15,000

In-kind contribution $ 6,425

programsAcademic Excellence through Science: Pio Pico2002-2003 Project Overview

Financial/Investment Recap

Together, we can achieve excellence

• Share how science is making a difference in your classroom.

• Volunteer one hour a week as a “Reading Buddy” to help develop achild’s literacy skills. Contact Elivia Grajeda at 714-972-7500.

• Introduce students to careers by speaking at a Family Science Night orCareer Day. Contact Lisa Solomon 714-972-7500.

Project Successes

Statistics2002-03 Since 2000

Schools 1 1

Teachers 39 41

Students 690 908

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PurposeIn 2000, Project Tomorrow recognized the need toinstigate a demand for science excellence in low decileschools. The purpose of the Academic Excellencethrough Science Initiative at Pio Pico Elementary is to:

• illustrate how science can be used as a cornerstonefor achieving academic excellence in a high-priority school.

• create a school-wide model for developing literacyskills through science.

• serve as a catalyst for effective collaborationbetween the school site and communityorganizations.

• introduce parents and students to opportunitiesin higher education and careers in science.

Located in a linguistically isolated neighborhood where98% of the families speak Spanish, Pio Pico has a decilerank of 1 and 94% of the student population are EnglishLanguage Learners.

Project Design• Collaborative School Culture–parents, teachers

and administrators have created a culture ofcontinuous improvement focused on providing achallenging curriculum, supportive schoolstructure and meaningful communityrelationships.

• Science Curriculum–inquiry-centered, hands-onscience curriculum is infused with languageacquisition strategies.

• Professional Development–teachers receivetraining and individualized support in languagedevelopment strategies, instructional materialsusage, effective inquiry and assessment practices.

• Community Involvement–family science and mathnights inform parents and students about highereducation and careers in science.

Members of the nationally recognized NetDayAmericorps Bridge project are supporting teachersand students in the effective use of technology inthe classroom.

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2003-2004Sponsorships Available

(see individual programs)

professionaldevelopmentwww.tomorrow.org

Professional Development Programs2002-2003 Project Overview

PurposeAccording to the National Commission on Teachingand America’s Future, “studies show that teacherexpertise is the most important factor in studentachievement” (1996, p6).

Since 1998, Project Tomorrow has addressed this byfocusing on three interrelated strategies that:

• strengthen teacher preparation and inductionprograms.

• encourage teachers to pursue on-goingprofessional development.

• celebrate excellence in science education.

Project Design• Educator Preparation Initiative - facilitates the

development of partnerships between localuniversities/colleges, OCDE and school districts todevelop innovative strategies for mentoring newteachers and principals.

• Scholarships and loans - are available to teachersinterested in strengthening their professional practiceand understanding of science content. Currentprograms include:

• National Board Certification - program includescounty-wide support network for candidates;professional network for certified teachers; fundingfor teachers; funding for districts interested inestablishing support networks; and recognitionof the newly certified teachers.

• UCI Science Project - scholarships includeparticipation in the Summer Science Institute,Future of Science and Assessment Conferencesand Educator Awareness events.

• Vision for Excellence - recognizes five Orange Countyscience educators and one principal who exemplifythe Vision for Excellence.

Financial/Investment Recap

Together, we can achieve excellence

Project Successes

Statistics - through 08/31/20032002-03 Since 1998

Teachers 124 487Principals 8 14Districts 21 28

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InvestInvestInvestInvestInvestment to date:ment to date:ment to date:ment to date:ment to date: $$$$$ 31313131311,8531,8531,8531,8531,853

1998-2001, Y1-Y31998-2001, Y1-Y31998-2001, Y1-Y31998-2001, Y1-Y31998-2001, Y1-Y3 $$$$$ 92,21592,21592,21592,21592,215

2001-2002, Y42001-2002, Y42001-2002, Y42001-2002, Y42001-2002, Y4 $$$$$ 136,508136,508136,508136,508136,508

2002-03 Investment, Y52002-03 Investment, Y52002-03 Investment, Y52002-03 Investment, Y52002-03 Investment, Y5 $$$$$ 83,10383,10383,10383,10383,103

Nat’l Board Cert. $ 41,201

VE Awards $ 32,000

UCI Science Project $ 11,206

Conferences $ 723

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• Encourage your local school and/or district to provide on-goingprofessional development in math and science.

• Contact Project Tomorrow at 714-780-7226 to:• learn more about sponsoring professional development programs.• volunteer to host an educator awareness event or National Board

Certification meeting at your facility.

• Check out www.tomorrow.org to locate volunteer opportunities for workingwith teachers.

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“I’ll be an investment in making science exciting andgreat fun at our school”

Scholarship Receipient, UCI Science Project

★ Impacting 14,610 students and 487 teachers since 1997

★ 89% increase of National Board Certified Teachers - 95teachers countywide

★ 30% growth in the number of teachers and districtsparticipating in Project Tomorrow opportunities

★ Expanding professional development programs throughUCI National Science Foundation FOCUS! grant

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Education facilitates a support network to assistcandidates through the National Board process,as well as a professional network for National BoardCertified teachers (NBCT). Local facilitators attendleadership training to maintain program integrity.

• Seed Capital (Teachers) - $500 is available toteachers pursuing certification in areas that includescience or math. Open to 50 K-12 public schoolteachers per year.

••••• Seed Capital (Districts) - funds are available todistricts to establish local support networks.

• Celebrate Excellence - teachers achievingcertification are recognized at the Vision forExcellence event each spring.

Financial/Investment Recap

Together, we can achieve excellence• Inform others how National Board Certification is making a difference in the

classroom.

• Develop policies and programs that support National Board Certification.

• Integrate components of the National Board process into teacher educationprograms.

• Support candidates financially and recognize teachers who achieveNational Board Certification.

• Champion National Board Certification in every district.

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“Educational excellence requires having a great teacher inevery classroom, and National Board Certification isdeveloping outstanding teachers whose professional practicesimpact our future workforce.”

Dwight W. Decker, Ph.D.Chairman and CEO, Conexant Systems, Inc.

Project Successes� Academic year

Revised 10/28/2003

Statistics � as of Dec. 2002NBCT 2001-02 Since 1993

Nationwide 7,893 23,937

State 652 1,963

Orange County 34 95

PurposeNational Board Certification® is a symbol of teachingexcellence, according to the National Board ofProfessional Teaching Standards.

Teachers achieving National Board Certification® havebeen “judged by their peers as one who is accomplished,makes sound professional judgments about students’best interests, and acts effectively on those judgments.”

National Board Certification® is achieving momentum aseducational stakeholders realize its potential:

• Teachers are sharing results of their yearlongreflection and how their practice affects studentresults.

• Administrators, recognizing the mark of distinction,are altering salary structures, providing incentivesand resources to assist teachers who achievecertification.

• Legislators are acknowledging the classroom impactof certified teachers and are providing incentives,subsidizing expenses and developing “certification-friendly ” policies.

2001-2004through the

generousdonation of

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OC Candidates OC Certified Teachers Districts Supporting NBCin support network

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Prior to 1999 2000-2001 2002-2003

1999-2000 2001-2002 Shaded areas represent teachersreceiving investment capital

National Board Certification2002-2003 Project Overview

Investment to dateInvestment to dateInvestment to dateInvestment to dateInvestment to date $$$$$ 93,93793,93793,93793,93793,937

2000-2001, Y1 $ 15,000

2001-2002, Y2 $ 37,736

2002-2003, Y3 $ 41,201

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Please join us as werecognize the National

Board CertifiedTeachers at the annualVision for Excellenceevent in May 15, 2004.

For more information visitwww.tomorrow.org

Orange County is building world-class educationalexcellence through National Board Certification®

Principals support National BoardCertification® by:

• Providing access to resources (release time, videoequipment, videotapes)

• Facilitating videotaping or minimizing classinterruptions during taping process

• Offering encouragement and support• Celebrating successes

District administrators support NationalBoard Certification® by:

• Contributing towards registration fees• Facilitating candidates’ access to resources• Celebrating success by honoring National Board

Certified Teachers• Implementing personnel policies that support

National Board Certification®

The Orange County Department ofEducation is:

• Developing a “best-practice” support network forNational Board Candidates

• Continuing the professional collaboration throughthe National Board Certified Teachers ProfessionalNetwork

Project Tomorrow and Conexant Systems,Inc. are:

• Investing in Orange County’s future throughleadership development of the National BoardCertification® candidate Support Network

• Providing $500/teacher as investment capital todistricts to explore alternatives for encouragingNational Board Certification®

• Presenting an online environment for teachers toexchange experiences, information and ideasregarding the certification process

A few ideas for supporting NationalBoard Certification®

Anaheim City School District • Hosts a local supportnetwork

• Provides access to videoequipment and computerlabsContact: Loretta Davis at714-517-7556 [email protected]

Laguna Beach Unified School District • Defrays registration fees($2,300)Contact: Patty Beaver at949-497-7700 x200

Newport-Mesa Unified School • Provides 3-5 release daysDistrict • Implements a 2% increase in

salary scheduleContact: Christine Jurenkaat 714-424-7536

Orange Unified School District • Provides media services• $1,000 to defray expenses

Contact: Ed Kissee at714-628-4013

Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified • Hosts local support networkSchool District • Provides $2,000 to help

defray expensesContact: Kathy Malone at714-985-8608 [email protected]

Share with others how you are supporting National BoardCertification®, Contact Project Tomorrow at 714-780-7238or [email protected]

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professionaldevelopment

Project Design• Mentoring Teams–develop strong site-based

Master Teacher mentoring teams to workclosely with apprentice teachers. Teams willcollaborate on a daily basis through teamteaching, classroom observations, discussionsand planning.

• Scholars Programs–provide funding tosecure release time for the new teacher(s)so that they may focus on building theirprofessional practice.

• Frameworks and Tools–publish guidelines toassist universities and districts as they enhancetheir educator preparation programs.

• Seed replication–partner with school districtsand universities to seed replication.

Financial/Investment Recap

Together, we can achieve excellence

• Share with others the impact of daily discussion around studentwork and teaching.

• Provide opportunities for teachers to work together on a daily basis.

• Collaborate with local organizations to enhance mentoring programsfor new teachers.

• Contact Project Tomorrow at 714-780-7226 if you are interestedin collaborating on this initiative.

2003 Master and Apprentice Teacher Team

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“...we need a great teacher in every classroom. It’s so important thatwe attract and retain the best teachers to Orange County, especially inthe critical areas of math and science. This process truly helps newteachers in a meaningful way.”

Bill Habermehl, County Superintendent of Schools

PurposeThe Educator Preparation Initiative is designed toencourage the creation of new professionaldevelopment models that will provide intensivementoring and coaching during a teachers’ first twoyears in the classroom.

Seed capital is available to districts interested incollaborating with local universities, colleges, or theOrange County Department of Education to createsustainable learning communities that provide on-goingsupport and mentoring for apprentice teachers. Thepurpose of the initiative is three-fold:

• develop a team of strong mentors to support thepreparation of new science/math teachers andprincipals.

• provide implementation models that can be usedto secure state/federal funding to sustainprograms.

• identify next steps for countywide build-out andregional replication.

Revised 10/29/2003

Investment to dateInvestment to dateInvestment to dateInvestment to dateInvestment to date $$$$$ 79,01679,01679,01679,01679,016

2000-2001, Y1 $ 25,000

2001-2002, Y2 $ 54,016

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2002-2004through the

generousdonation of

www.tomorrow.org

Educator Preparation Initiative2002-2003 Project Overview

Statistics2002-03 Since 2000

Students 280 1120Teachers 2 6Districts 1 2

Ruth Luevand, apprentice teacher, learns fromthe support of master teacher, Gerard Kimbal.

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Project Expectations:Participating schools and districts will collaborate to enhanceteacher induction programs. Project expectations include:

• participation in professional development opportunitiesthat will enhance master teachers’ coachingcapabilities.

• assist with documentation that can be used byuniversities and districts to implement exemplaryprograms.

• identify strategies that can be used to secure stateand/or federal funding to sustain programs.

• build and foster long-term relationships betweenmaster and apprentice teachers, and local professionaldevelopment institutions.

Participation Requirements:• Commitment to a multi-year demonstration project

• Strong entrepreneurial site leadership❧ Willingness to innovate and tackle the difficult issues

❧ Honest self-evaluation

❧ Accountability

❧ Contribution of time and resources

• Collaborative work environment

• Master and apprentice teachers’ schedule includes: 1prep period, 1 collaborative coaching period and 4classroom instruction periods

• Experienced master teachers

• Opening for at least one new math and/or scienceteacher

• On-going collaboration with other sites participatingin this initiative

• Strong relationship with licensed professionaldevelopment institution

• Long-term district and site commitment to sustainprogram

Master Teacher Characteristics✓ Exemplary master teacher with experience

in cognitive coaching

✓ Strong leadership and coaching skills, asevidenced by professional recommendationsfrom local university or principal

✓ Willingness to take a leadership role

✓ Committed to career, personal development,and student learning

✓ Strong understanding of teaching strategiesand subject area content

✓ Student work exemplifies use of criticalthinking, problem-solving and contentapplication

✓ Vibrant, intelligent, collaborative team player

Apprentice Teacher✓ Passionate new teacher that exhibits the art

of teaching -- nominated by local universityor principal

✓ Committed to students and learning

✓ Content mastery and understanding ofteaching strategies

✓ Energetic, bright, collaborative team player

Principal Characteristics✓ Entrepreneurial leader

✓ Develops strong relationships with communityorganizations

✓ Fosters a collaborative professionalenvironment

✓ Strong leadership and coaching skills, asevidenced by professional recommendations

✓ Committed to improving teaching andlearning

✓ Energetic, bright, collaborative team player

✓ Supported by district superintendent andschool board

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Together, we can achieve excellence• Contact Project Tomorrow at 714-780-7224 to:

• discuss and coordinate district Community Science Nights.• learn about hosting school site Family Science Nights.• distribute the brochure “How can I make a difference in science education?”• request “Together, We Can Achieve,” the 2002 Community Report.

• Volunteer time, donate resources or offer expertise in science to your schoolor district.

• Join the online community to stay informed and share information aboutscience and science education through www.tomorrow.org.

• Encourage your school to make a commitment to science education.

www.tomorrow.org

PurposeSince 2000, Project Tomorrow has sought to develop acommunity that values science education andcollaborates to foster educational excellence. Outreachprograms and events are designed to:

• encourage parents to participate in their child’seducation.

• motivate business participation.

• increase student involvement in science.

• celebrate excellence in science education.

Project Design - 4 approaches1 Engaging the parents - - - - -

Community Science Nights–a collaborative eventdesigned to engage students in inquiry-basedscience while fostering parent support of scienceeducation.

Partner with the Orange County Department ofEducation and local PTA/PTOs to distribute “Howcan I make a difference in science education?”brochure.

2 Engaging the community -

Lunch and Learns encourage businessparticipation through an informative hourpresentation and inquiry science lesson.

www.tomorrow.org provides visitors interactivetools to share resources and information onlineto promote science, while offering professionaldevelopment opportunities.

3 Community Report– an annual publication thatcompares Orange County science education tolocal, national and global norms.

4 Celebrating Excellence– the Vision for ExcellenceAwards recognize five OC science educators andone principal who exemplify science education.Awards of Merit are offered to outstandingnominees.

Financial/Investment Recap

Project Successes

Y2

• 42% increase in attendance• 207 volunteers (students and teachers)• Multi-language materials provided

• 40% membership increase• 17% increase in participating organizations• 24% increase in resources online

• 33 teacher and principal nominees from 15school districts were recognized

• Awards of Merit were awarded to 5recipients

• State and local elected officials presentednominees with Proclamations andCertificates of Appreciation

• Governor Gray Davis honored each winner

Engaging the ParentsEngaging the ParentsEngaging the ParentsEngaging the ParentsEngaging the ParentsCommunity Science NightsCommunity Science NightsCommunity Science NightsCommunity Science NightsCommunity Science Nights

Engaging the CommunityEngaging the CommunityEngaging the CommunityEngaging the CommunityEngaging the CommunityWWWWWebsiteebsiteebsiteebsiteebsite

Celebrating ExcellenceCelebrating ExcellenceCelebrating ExcellenceCelebrating ExcellenceCelebrating ExcellenceVision for ExcellenceVision for ExcellenceVision for ExcellenceVision for ExcellenceVision for Excellence EventEventEventEventEvent

2002-03 Since 2000

PTA/PTOs 19 25

Districts 28 28

Donors 32 52

Statistics

Revised 10/28/2003

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The 2002 Community Report has been:• distributed to over 1,000 Orange County business leaders,

donors, state and local elected officials.• cited in a “white paper” developed to support the Orange

County Community Foundation Education Task Force.

InvestInvestInvestInvestInvestment to date:ment to date:ment to date:ment to date:ment to date: $$$$$ 213,877213,877213,877213,877213,877

2000-2001, Y12000-2001, Y12000-2001, Y12000-2001, Y12000-2001, Y1 $$$$$ 83,09383,09383,09383,09383,093

2001-2002, Y22001-2002, Y22001-2002, Y22001-2002, Y22001-2002, Y2 $$$$$ 65,26165,26165,26165,26165,261

2002-2003 Investment, Y32002-2003 Investment, Y32002-2003 Investment, Y32002-2003 Investment, Y32002-2003 Investment, Y3 $$$$$ 65,52365,52365,52365,52365,523

VE Awards, Event $ 23,558

VE Awards, Awards $ 32,000

Website $ 8,120

Comm. Science Nights $ 1,845

communityinvolvement

Community Involvement2002-2003 Project Overview

2003-2004Sponsorships Available

(see individual programs)

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Highlights• Fifteen Orange County school districts nominated

a total of 25 teachers and 8 principals for the VisionFor Excellence Awards.

• Award recipients were selected based onapplication essays regarding classroominnovation and professional practice, letters ofrecommendation, community involvement and anon-site observation.

• Superintendent of Public Education, JackO’Connell delivered an amusing and personalkeynote speech about his experiences as aclassroom teacher, and the importance of educatorsin shaping our society.

• A video montage gave an overview ofBeckman@Science, National Board Certification andprofiled the 2003 Vision for Excellence winners, whoeach received a $5,000 cash award.

Financial/Investment Recap

Together, we can achieve excellence

2003 Distinguished WinnersPurposeThis community event, now in its third year, designedby Project Tomorrow, honors and recognizesexceptional K-12 science educators and administrators.Since 2000 over 100 teachers, who are at the heart ofachieving education excellence, have been recognized.

Project Tomorrow initiated the Vision for ExcellenceAwards to:

• encourage teachers to continue their owneducation.

• publicly recognize and honor exceptionaleducators and administrators.

• attract and retain leading educators in OrangeCounty.

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• Nominate outstanding elementary, middle and high school teachersand principals. Applications are available online at www.tomorrow.orgor contact Laurie Smith, Project Tomorrow at 714-780-7238.

• Support the nominees by attending the annual Vision for Excellenceawards recognition event, May 15, 2004.

• Consider sponsorship opportunities - contact Jaimee Niles, ProjectTomorrow at 714-780-7244.

• Celebrate science education excellence in Orange County.A capacity crowd for the 3rd Annual Vision forExcellence Awards at the Beckman Center.

2002-2003Donors listed on page two

2003-2004Sponsorships available

InvestInvestInvestInvestInvestment to date:ment to date:ment to date:ment to date:ment to date: $$$$$ 129,076129,076129,076129,076129,076

2000-2001, Y12000-2001, Y12000-2001, Y12000-2001, Y12000-2001, Y1 $$$$$ 25,00025,00025,00025,00025,000

2001-2002, Y22001-2002, Y22001-2002, Y22001-2002, Y22001-2002, Y2 $$$$$ 48,51848,51848,51848,51848,518

2002-2003 Investment, Y32002-2003 Investment, Y32002-2003 Investment, Y32002-2003 Investment, Y32002-2003 Investment, Y3 $$$$$ 55,55855,55855,55855,55855,558

Recognition Event $ 23,558

Cash Awards $ 32,000

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*Cash awards only

2003 Vision for ExcellenceTeacher Award winners L-R:

Mary Jacobs,Mary Jacobs,Mary Jacobs,Mary Jacobs,Mary Jacobs, Mabel PaineElementary, Placentia-YorbaLinda Unified School District;TTTTTravis Garravis Garravis Garravis Garravis Garwick,wick,wick,wick,wick, Warner MiddleSchool, Westminster SchoolDistrict; Michelle GrammMichelle GrammMichelle GrammMichelle GrammMichelle Gramm, RayM. Schmitt School, WestminsterSchool District; Erik Karns,Erik Karns,Erik Karns,Erik Karns,Erik Karns,Esperanza High School,Placentia-Yorba Linda UnifiedSchool District; and PatriciaPatriciaPatriciaPatriciaPatriciaZainos,Zainos,Zainos,Zainos,Zainos, Pio Pico ElementarySchool, Santa Ana UnifiedSchool District.

Seated, 2003 Vision for ExcellencePrincipal winner Dan Salcedo,Dan Salcedo,Dan Salcedo,Dan Salcedo,Dan Salcedo,Santa Ana High School, SantaAna Unified School District.

“Thank you so very much for the honor of being selected as a 2003 Vision forExcellence Teacher Award Winner. I will never forget the excitement of finding

out that I was a winner, nor the lovely evening at the Beckman Center.”

Mary JacobsTeacher, Mabel Paine Elementary School

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communityinvolvement

Vision For Excellence Awards2002-2003 Project Overview

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PurposeCommunity Science Nights, developed in 2000 byProject Tomorrow and Beckman@Science, are aneffective tool used to increase awareness in thecommunity and to foster parent support of scienceeducation. These community outreach events aredesigned to:

• generate a common interest in science betweenparents and students.

• demonstrate, through hands-on experience, howchildren respond to science learning and tomotivate parents to encourage similar sciencecurricula at their local schools.

• showcase science curricula available for use inthe classroom.

• introduce science venues and community colleges.

Highlights• In-kind materials provided by: Aquarium of the

Pacific, Bowers Kidseum, CREEC, CarolinaBiologlical Supply Company, Center forEducational Partnerships - UCI, County of Orange-Health Agency, Discovery Science Center, FSEA,Meade Instruments, NASA Dryden EducatorResource Center, NASA/JPL and Six Flags MagicMountain.

• 15 volunteer translators (Spanish and Vietnamese),155 OCC student volunteers, 25 teachers andcurricular tables, 27 OCC staff volunteers and 14associated organizations provided in-kindmaterials.

• Meade Instruments provided the use of high-powered telescopes directed at Saturn and Jupiterand an additional telecope for a raffle drawing.

• Event materials (informational flyers, exit surveys,etc.) were provided in three languages: English,Spanish and Vietnamese.

“Orange Coast College was pleased to host this event. Our facultyand students enjoyed the opportunity to share the significance andexcitement of science with our community.”

Stan JohnsonDean, Mathematics and Sciences

Orange Coast College

Financial/Investment Recap

Together, we can achieve excellence

Project Successes

Statistics

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2002-03 Since 2000

Districts 5 16Teachers 52 130Students 1,489* 5,175* * includes parents in attendance

• Visit www.tomorrow.org to get complete information on hosting a school siteFamily Science night. Find a “How to guide,” ideas, supplies and materials.Share your Family Science Night event online.

• Volunteer time, resources or expertise at an upcoming event.

• Learn about the importance of hands-on inquiry-based science and scienceeducation by attending a Project Tomorrow Community Science Night.

• Contact Project Tomorrow at 714-780-7224 to collaborate on a CommunityScience Night in your area.

Community Science Nightspromote family interaction.

Inquiry-based,hands-onscienceexplorationengagesbothstudents andparents.

Revised 10/29/2003

Investment to dateInvestment to dateInvestment to dateInvestment to dateInvestment to date $$$$$ 32,60832,60832,60832,60832,608

2000-2001, Y1 $ 15,000

2001-2002, Y2 $ 15,763

2002-2003, Y3 $ 1,844

* These figures represent Project Tomorrowexpenditures and do not include the matchingexpenditures by our partner, Beckman@Science

** Reflects one event only

2002-2003in part, through the

generous donation of

2003-2004 Sponsorship available

www.tomorrow.org

communityinvolvement

Community Science Nights2002-2003 Project Overview

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K-6 students and their families visited 15 different sciencelabs at Orange Coast College including microbiology,biology and general anatomy.

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Investment to dateInvestment to dateInvestment to dateInvestment to dateInvestment to date $$$$$ 21,39521,39521,39521,39521,395

2000-2001, Y1 $ 9,025

2001-2002, Y2 $ 4,250

2002-2003, Y3 $ 8,120

Financial/Investment Recap

Together, we can achieve excellence• Offer job shadowing, mentoring, judging or guest speakers at local schools

and districts through the online resource directory.

• Search and locate classroom resources online - including volunteers, materials,ideas, activities, events, etc.

• Publicize science by sharing how science is making a difference in classroomsin Orange County.

• Join the online community and highlight your organization, inform thecommunity about your activities/events or participate in the public forums.

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perpetuating, dynamic, searchable databasecategorized by type of resource, subject area,grade level and target audiences.

• Calendar–an interactive resource for sharingscience and math events.

• Announcements–an electronic method usedto inform the online community members ofnew opportunities and issues critical to scienceeducation.

• Public/Private groups–a forum for the onlinecommunity that supports science through theopen exchange of threaded messages.

“Thank you so much for including the Youth Expo Teacher ResourceCenter in your website. Project Tomorrow and its website is a fantastic

resource for the education community. Thanks for your efforts.”

Janet BrownCoordinator, OC Fair & Exposition Center

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Members Organizations Resources

PurposeThe Project Tomorrow web site, launched in April2001, provides a gateway for accessing scienceeducation information. The site developed byProject Tomorrow and WestEd Consortiumprovides information that:

· identifies local science and math resources.

· highlights professional developmentopportunities.

· connects teachers and parents to science.

· facilitates replication and sustainability ofprograms through documentation and“showcases.”

· celebrates excellence in science education.

2002-03 Since 2001

Avg. monthly hits 46,834 32,344

Avg.duration/visit 5:17 mins 4:46 mins

Returning visitors 352/mo 249/mo

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